2016 Audi Q5

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2016 Audi Q5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:45.676Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2016: 76 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2008	0
2009	30
2010	99
2011	141
2012	168
2013	89
2014	104
2015	97
2016	76
2017	42
2018	195
2019	47
2020	22
2021	69
2022	21
2023	40
2024	19
2025	37
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 34%

34% of complaints: engine — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AS I DID SO, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD STRIKING A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CAR WAS WRITTEN OFF BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190928

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2016 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170303 — engine and engine cooling

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017.

Campaign 17V002000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170303 — air bags, visibility

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017.

Campaign 17V001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170703 — fuel system, gasoline

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017.

Campaign 17V298000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171127 — electrical system

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 17V622000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180914 — engine and engine cooling

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4.

Campaign 18V229000 — check if this car was fixed